Perfect Timing....

Gotta love it.

We sat in the parking lot of a local strip mall this morning for over five hours waiting for our first call. We usually sit out in the truck and nap, talk, read, play with our cell phones or do whatever else we can to pass the time. On a slow day, it can get pretty boring.... but that's good.

So far, I've learned two very important things about EMS: Eat whenever you have the chance and pee whenever you have the chance. I usually try to bring some snack-type stuff and a drink to keep my stomach somewhat happy. Unfortunately, I'm pretty lazy and usually neglect to make myself a sandwich. That hurt me today.

Anytime I'm in the process of purchasing a drink or a meal at any type of establishment, it's guaranteed that we'll get a call - which means put it down and get back to the truck. There's no "Hang on a second... let me pay for this first."

So, of course, even after sitting in the same freakin' place for five hours, we try to go in somewhere and grab a quick bite to eat - to go, nonetheless - and we get a call. Imagine that.

I guess that's why we get paid the big bucks.... ha.